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Replies to: Transfer option class of 2023 at Cornell

TO is definitely better than waitlist as you are most likely guaranteed a placement for the next starting year! You should be proud honestly. I didn't have that much luck and got waitlisted sadly under CALS. But good job and keep up the good work

@CT1417 I called the admissions office at Cornell and this was a verbal statistic I was given. The individual said last year they offered to btwn 500-600 students a Transfer Option. This year to only 100. You could call them to confirm.

@burfus91 yes, my daughter got a TO without being waitlisted for ILR. However, it may be better to be on the waitlist because I thought I read somewhere that those that do not get off the waitlist will be offered a TO.

You are officially guaranteed a spot for the following Fall semester provided you meet all the terms of your Transfer Option letter. This would include for example: 3.5 GPA, no lower than a B grade in any class, take all the required classes the letter specifies, maintain good academic standing, etc etc

If you check the boxes then you are in, an administrative application only . . .

Your GPA from your first school will not count towards your Cornell GPA however